HC Deb 31 July 1998 vol 317 c817W
Dr. Starkey

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment if he will make a statement on progress in implementing the Government's family-friendly policies. [54026]

Ms Hodge

The White Paper "Fairness at Work" set out the Government's intentions on rights concerned with parental leave, part-time and working time. The framework document "Meeting the Childcare Challenge" describes the Government's plans for the National Childcare Strategy. Following consultation exercises on both documents, the Government will be making further announcements in the autumn. Other aspects of family friendly policy, including promotion of the business benefits and examples of effective practice, are also being taken forward.